In the seventeenth year of the Republic of China, the Su family in Jinling was wiped out by warlords. The daughter Su Yingxue escaped by chance and became a homeless man on the streets. To avoid being pursued, she accidentally broke into the territory of warlord Huo Tingxiao and was brought back to his mansion by this righteous general. From the initial wariness and alienation, he was gradually moved by the other party's kindness and responsibility; Huo Tingxiao was also attracted by Su Yingxue's talent and tenacity. In the troubled times, the two lonely hearts gradually got closer. However, the jealousy of adjutant Zhou Yuan and the conspiracy of hostile warlords put their love and survival into crisis. Su Yingxue lost her weakness and bravely braved dangerous situations with wisdom; Huo Tingxiao led the troops in blood and defended his country with loyalty. They worked together to overcome difficulties, fight powerful enemies, and write a legend about redemption, love and faith in the smoke of war.